General Manager - Rural Bank



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A rural bank in the Eastern Region is looking for a dynamic and result-oriented individual full of ideas and innovation to fill the position of General Manager

Job Title: General Manager

Job Grade: General Manager Grade

Location: Head Office

Reports to: Board of Directors

Directly Supervises:

    • Operations Manager
    • Credit Manager
    • Systems Administrator
    • HR


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Budget Responsibility

Role Summary:

Responsible for delivering on the mandate of the Bank and shall have the overall supervision and responsibility for the effective functioning of the bank.

 

Responsibilities

  • Formulate policies and procedures for carrying out the work of the bank.
  • Provide leadership and guidance for the bank through co-ordination of activities of all the departments and agencies of the bank.
  • Prepare and present required technical papers for the Board of Directors
  • Responsible for the operational and financial administration of the bank.
  • Implement decisions and strategies of the Board.
  • Establish linkages between the Bank of Ghana and ARB Apex Bank, as well as other financial institutions and external bodies.
  • Responsible for the preparation and submission of prudential returns to regulatory bodies.
  • Ensure compliance with the Banking and Specialised Deposit Taking Institutions Act 2016 (Act 930), the ARB Apex Bank Regulations (LI 1825), 2006 and other relevant legislations and directives.
  • Co-ordinate the preparation of the Bank's Strategic Plan and budgets and ensure the efficient management of both human and physical resources to achieve organisational goals.
  • Ensure a peaceful and harmonious industrial working environment.

Qualification/Experience:

  • MBA in Finance or a minimum of a first degree in Banking and Finance from a recognised University and at least 10 years working experience in the banking industry with 5 years in senior management position in the rural banking space
  • CIB qualification will be an added advantage


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Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

  • Excellent knowledge of the banking industry, trends and developments, including up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory frameworks both locally and at the international level eg. IFRS, BASEL 2, etc
  • Thorough knowledge of the operations and services of Rural & Community Banks, including the operational risks related to RCBs. Thorough knowledge of local banking legislation, including LI 1825. Must have a good of Knowledge of the Banks and Specialised Deposit Taking Institutions ACT 930.
  • Must have Knowledge of the T24 banking application

 

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Networking, Influencing and Stakeholder Management Communications at all levels both internally and externally Problem solving, Analytical and Decision Making
  • Computer Literacy
  • Drive, initiative, business acumen and results-oriented.


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